Report: US consumer confidence increased in November
Some good news: the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in November to 102.0 (1985=100), up from a downwardly revised 99.1 in October.
Financial literacy report: America still has work to do in classroom
The non-profit American Public Education Foundation released the third edition of its national report on K-12 state-mandated personal financial education in all 50 states as well as the [...]
2023’s best & worst cities for women looking for employment
With the women's labor force participation rate reaching 57.7% in August, the highest it has been since February 2020, a new report called 2023’s Best & Worst Cities [...]
What causes women to thrive at work?
Companies are stepping up their commitment to help their women employees thrive, but many have struggled to put it into practice. A new study has the solution. The Simmons [...]
US job growth continues, but slows, in July
Are you looking for a new job or just trying to keep the one you have? The recent jobs report revealed that the US labor market continues to [...]
Social anxiety: Increase in requests for public speaking training
It appears that in-person meetings and sales calls are back post-pandemic. And that means so is the dreaded fear of standing up in front of a group of [...]
Cities in America where inflation is rising the most
With the year-over-year inflation rate at 3% in June, a new report on the Cities Where Inflation is Rising the Most gives insight for those experiencing the ups [...]
How to create a disaster plan for your small business
Think about all the time and resources you have invested in your small business. Imagine that it's all gone: furniture, equipment, inventory, records, everything. What would you do? [...]
Looking for a summer job? Here are the best places to find it
With summer approaching and a labor shortage leaving many employers looking to hire, you might want to check out 2023’s Best Places for Summer Jobs. To help job [...]
Starting a new business in one of these large cities might be best
Many small-business owners are still struggling to hire new employees and make a go of their endeavors in this economy. But a new survey on 2023’s Best Large Cities to [...]